Two boys allegedly tried to extort the state MP after ordering a hotel massage.

NSW state MP Gareth Ward has denied claims he ordered a "special massage" in New York City this week, claiming to have been the victim of an extortion attempt from two boys at a hotel.

The New York Daily News reported Ward, the member for the seat of Kiama, was "staying at the Intercontinental Hotel on 44th St. near Broadway when he decided to request a 'special massage'," but was greeted at his door by two young men, one claiming to be 16 years old. The Daily News said one of the boys began filming on his mobile phone, and demanded $1000 from Ward or "we're going to tell everyone we're minors".

Ward reported the incident to the hotel's front desk, whereupon police were called and the boys fled.

In statements to 9 News and the ABC, Ward denied he had ordered a "special massage" and had in fact only asked for a standard service.